Moody Bible Institute

Yes, MBI is an online school offering over a dozen undergraduate and graduate programs. NCES data shows that almost a quarter of undergraduates and a little over half of graduate students participate in distance-only education at MBI. It has a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio, which lends to smaller class sizes, ideal for individualized instruction.

Examples of MBI's online bachelor's degrees include integrated ministry studies, ministry leadership, and theology and cultural engagement. Online graduate degrees include nonprofit administration and leadership, teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL), and divinity.

MBI is interdenominational, which means it does not solely identify with any particular Christian denomination. However, it's important to note that MBI only accepts students from theological traditions within conservative evangelicalism. As such, all students must meet and adhere to MBI's Doctrinal Qualifications to be considered for enrollment and to graduate once enrolled. 

Many consider MBI a good school. It has made it onto several of our rankings lists, including Best Online Colleges in Illinois and Best Online Christian Colleges. 

It also has a favorable accreditation status. MBI is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. This accreditation status signifies that HLC finds MBI's financial practices sound and that its academic programming meets federal quality standards. MBI is also programmatically accredited by six other agencies in addition to its HLC institutional accreditation status.

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MBI is widely known for being a Christian school. Its mission statement says, "Moody exists to Proclaim the Gospel, and equip people to be Biblically grounded, practically trained, and to engage the world through Gospel-centered living."

According to College Scorecard, MBI's bachelor's degrees in theological and ministerial studies and biblical studies provide the highest earnings. Graduates in these fields earn median annual salaries of approximately $44,600 and $40,600, respectively.

Additionally, OnlineU's proprietary Salary Score ranks colleges by how much their alumni earn compared to graduates with the same degree nationwide. MBI has a bachelor's salary score of 66 out of 100 total points and 55 for its master's degrees. Its online biblical studies bachelor's degree has a salary score of 85.

Getting into MBI is very easy. College Scorecard data shows it accepts 98% of applicants. Applying does not require entrance exams, and MBI does not even recommend that students provide them.

Although individual degree programs may have additional requirements, MBI's admission requirements for first-year students generally include the following:

• An application 
• A $50 application fee
• Official high school transcripts or GED
• Official college transcripts, if transferring credits
• Official military transcripts, if applicable
• An autobiographical college essay

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